Thakkali Vengayam Thokku – pressure cooker

Thakkali Vengayam Thokku is a quick side dish for tiffin varieties. Pressure cooker method makes it quick perfect for just days.

Thakkali Vengaya Thokku my favorite side dish for many breakfast items like Paniyaram, dosa, idli, and many more. Though its preparation is simple, usual procedure demands stirring occasionally. Growing up Amma use to make this often in home. One day I was in hurry so instead of stirring continuously I tried this pressure cooker method Thakkali Vengaya Thokku.

After trying this method, I started preparing this way regularly, which doesn’t require me to stay in the kitchen for longTime. With a toddler running around this method is so handy.

Thakkali Vengaya Thokku Is a base for many gravy varieties. I have prepared no garlic version Thakkali Vengaya Thokku. Instead with ginger and garlic any gravy base can be prepared in no time using this method.

Notes

* Water in tomato and onion is enough for the gravy so no need to add water. Excess water will make the gravy thinner* If gravy becomes runny, mix 1/4 tsp of besan flour to gravy liquid and cook for 2-3 minutes* Can add ginger garlic paste/ garam masala* Red chilli can be added instead of green chill* I directly cooked this gravy in pressure cooker, instead it can also be cooked in pan. Saute onions till they turns translucent then add tomatoes* Can avoid tempering and prepare this gravy oil free

What a quick way to make this! Although, I wouldn’t use an aluminum cooker for cooking tomatoes directly, as aluminum dissolves in acidic medium, and is toxic to the body (is connected with neuro disorders like Alzhiemer’s) . Something I learned in the recent years.